Flipping Cypress Trees for Big Bass | Scales & Tails with Mark Sabbides

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In this vintage action-packed episode, Mark shows the power of flipping cypress trees with a craw worm to catch big bass. With heavy tackle, half-ounce weights, and precision casts, he demonstrates how to target isolated cypress trees with grass — the key to finding tournament-winning fish.

🎣 Highlights include:

Hooking into a giant bass deep in the cypress roots.

Why grass around cypress trees is the #1 indicator of big fish.

Rig setup: Eagle Claw HP hook, craw worm, heavy line, and 7.5’ rod.

Tips for detecting subtle bites with sensitive rods and line watching.

Bonus Tips, Tactics, & Tools segment: quick on-the-water fix for a broken rod guide.

From explosive hooksets to steady flipping action, this episode captures the thrill of power fishing heavy cover.

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